Here is a further selection of articles in PDF format. Please download as many as you wish.Stopping in the Right Way to Boost Productivity by Irene RothWhat if I said that you can be more productive if you learned how to stop and rest at the right time? It sounds counterintuitive but there is a lot of truth to it. In fact, there are many psychologists and philosophers now who are exploring this theme in their work lives and their findings are absolutely wonderful. (10/17)Have an Itch for a Writer's Niche? by Tedric Garrison. You've been writing for ten years, and someone asks, "What's your niche?" Do you know what to say? If you respond, "I write articles," or "short stories," or "novels," you just answered wrong. These are all types of writing or categories that you write in. A writer's niche is usually defined as: "a distinct segment of the writing market." The key word being, "distinct." (11/17)What You Should Know About Spelling and Grammar by Jody CalkinsOne of the biggest hindrances when it comes to sitting down to write is... worrying about spelling and grammar. Proper spelling and grammar are not as important as you might think. Okay, before I go on, don't misunderstand me. They ARE important. But, and this is a huge 'but', don't put so much stock into them that you let them keep you from writing. There is a big misconception that writers are, by default, spelling and grammar experts. While it is true for some writers, not all writers are good spellers or grammarians. (12/17)Getting Started With Self-Publishing by Rob HillmanCreating your eBook and getting it ready for online publishing is a pretty simple task. However, some new authors do tend to get confused about how to get things started. For that, we've put together a list of what you should keep in mind as well as a guide that you can follow. It doesn't matter what kind of book you're putting together-whether it be a work of fiction, a biography, something informational or inspirational, all that matters is you present everything properly and in a manner that appeals to your target readership. (01/18)Fiction Writing - How Short Stories Differ From Novels by Sharon P Wilson.Short stories and novels are similar in that they both tell stories. However, there are some fundamental differences between the two types of fiction writing. The most obvious difference is the length or word count. Whilst novels can range from 80,000 words and upwards in length, the short story can be 500 words long although 800 to 1000 words is more common. There are also short stories that can be as brief as 200 words sometimes referred to as flash fiction. (02/18)Make Money Writing Fast by Ruth BarringhamIf you want to be a writer, and you want to earn money writing from home, then it's obvious that you need to write fast, because the more you write, the more money you can earn from your writing. But there's more to it than that. You see, you'll never earn money from your writing if you don't know what to write or you don't understand your readers and what they're looking for. (03/18)Seven Steps to Brainstorm Ideas for an E-Book by Irene RothWould you like to write e-books but you can't think of any topics to write about? If you do, you're not alone!Many writers struggle to find ideas about which to write an e-book. You may think you are not knowledgeable to write e-books. Or, you may think that you can't possibly write an e-book because you don't have enough material to write about. If you feel this way, this article is for you. (04/18)Why Self-Publish Your Book? by Rose B. WoodIf you want to be a published author, what's stopping you from achieving your ambition? Self-publishing is a highly recommended option. It costs almost nothing to produce an eBook and publishing one is much easier to accomplish than many people believe. (05/18)10 Ways to Encourage Children to Write by Joe Sottile. Writing is a priceless tool for children to master and use, just like reading is. The earlier they start writing words and sentences the more confident they will be on life's journey. Many parents teach their young children how to read before they even enter kindergarten. But why not encourage them to write before and during their first year of formal schooling? Based on my thirty-three years of teaching elementary school, here is what I would recommend. (06/18)The Advantages of Web Content Writing by Donald SmithonCreating content has evolved into an art form of its own. Coming up with fresh content every day is a talent, even more now because we live in the age where the speed of everything is doubled. And it all comes down to whether readers will engage with your content. Good thing content writing for websites has benefits print content cannot deliver. (07/18)Dispelling the Myths of eBooks by Carolyn Cohn. eBooks are becoming more and more popular. They are convenient, green, and have the same impact that paper books have as far as the content is concerned. Even so, many people don't understand their true value. Let's dispel the myths. (08/18)If Frankenstein Was A Blogger by Sarah SchwabAs writers who are building an online platform, we are a bit like Viktor Frankenstein building his "monster." My daughter is reading Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" in her seventh grade English class, and it got me thinking. Every blog article is sort of like a single part of the body - an ear, a nose, a finger. Each one has an important purpose, contributing to the whole. But individually, they are limited in their functionality. (10/18)How To Embrace Frustration As The Key To Creativity by Tony FahkryFrustration is the foundation to creativity and the birthplace of new insights. You may try to ignore the struggle that frustration throws up, though if embraced, the battle allows you to form a new relationship with the creative process. (11/18)Free Online Publishing: Advanced Tips by Rob HillmanFree online publishing mediums such as Amazon Kindle can be a great means for making money online. It is all about making the most out of the medium to earn the most money from your investment. Here are some helpful tips that you can use to publish books that sell and make money on the process. (12/18)What I've Learned From Over 50 Years of Writing by Dan LangerockWe can all learn from each other. If you want to excel at something you must want to progress and keep improving and growing. Just think what would have happened if you had remained in third grade all during your time at school? How much you would have missed out on during your life? (03/19)More Interesting Dialogue by Tedric GarrisonThere is a war of words going on in the writer's world. Some contend when it comes to an effective dialogue tag "he said" or "she said" is all you need. They argue the word "said" is invisible to the reader... (04/19)

Here is a further selection of articles in PDF format. Please download as many as you wish.Stopping in the Right Way to Boost Productivity by Irene RothWhat if I said that you can be more productive if you learned how to stop and rest at the right time? It sounds counterintuitive but there is a lot of truth to it. In fact, there are many psychologists and philosophers now who are exploring this theme in their work lives and their findings are absolutely wonderful. (10/17)Have an Itch for a Writer's Niche? by Tedric Garrison. You've been writing for ten years, and someone asks, "What's your niche?" Do you know what to say? If you respond, "I write articles," or "short stories," or "novels," you just answered wrong. These are all types of writing or categories that you write in. A writer's niche is usually defined as: "a distinct segment of the writing market." The key word being, "distinct." (11/17)What You Should Know About Spelling and Grammarby Jody CalkinsOne of the biggest hindrances when it comes to sitting down to write is... worrying about spelling and grammar. Proper spelling and grammar are not as important as you might think. Okay, before I go on, don't misunderstand me. They ARE important. But, and this is a huge 'but', don't put so much stock into them that you let them keep you from writing. There is a big misconception that writers are, by default, spelling and grammar experts. While it is true for some writers, not all writers are good spellers or grammarians. (12/17)Getting Started With Self-Publishing by Rob HillmanCreating your eBook and getting it ready for online publishing is a pretty simple task. However, some new authors do tend to get confused about how to get things started. For that, we've put together a list of what you should keep in mind as well as a guide that you can follow. It doesn't matter what kind of book you're putting together-whether it be a work of fiction, a biography, something informational or inspirational, all that matters is you present everything properly and in a manner that appeals to your target readership. (01/18)Fiction Writing - How Short Stories Differ From Novelsby Sharon P Wilson.Short stories and novels are similar in that they both tell stories. However, there are some fundamental differences between the two types of fiction writing. The most obvious difference is the length or word count. Whilst novels can range from 80,000 words and upwards in length, the short story can be 500 words long although 800 to 1000 words is more common. There are also short stories that can be as brief as 200 words sometimes referred to as flash fiction. (02/18)Make Money Writing Fast by Ruth BarringhamIf you want to be a writer, and you want to earn money writing from home, then it's obvious that you need to write fast, because the more you write, the more money you can earn from your writing. But there's more to it than that. You see, you'll never earn money from your writing if you don't know what to write or you don't understand your readers and what they're looking for. (03/18)Seven Steps to Brainstorm Ideas for an E-Book by Irene RothWould you like to write e-books but you can't think of any topics to write about? If you do, you're not alone!Many writers struggle to find ideas about which to write an e-book. You may think you are not knowledgeable to write e-books. Or, you may think that you can't possibly write an e-book because you don't have enough material to write about. If you feel this way, this article is for you. (04/18)Why Self-Publish Your Book? by Rose B. WoodIf you want to be a published author, what's stopping you from achieving your ambition? Self-publishing is a highly recommended option. It costs almost nothing to produce an eBook and publishing one is much easier to accomplish than many people believe. (05/18)10 Ways to Encourage Children to Write by Joe Sottile. Writing is a priceless tool for children to master and use, just like reading is. The earlier they start writing words and sentences the more confident they will be on life's journey. Many parents teach their young children how to read before they even enter kindergarten. But why not encourage them to write before and during their first year of formal schooling? Based on my thirty-three years of teaching elementary school, here is what I would recommend. (06/18)The Advantages of Web Content Writing by Donald SmithonCreating content has evolved into an art form of its own. Coming up with fresh content every day is a talent, even more now because we live in the age where the speed of everything is doubled. And it all comes down to whether readers will engage with your content. Good thing content writing for websites has benefits print content cannot deliver. (07/18)Dispelling the Myths of eBooks by Carolyn Cohn. eBooks are becoming more and more popular. They are convenient, green, and have the same impact that paper books have as far as the content is concerned. Even so, many people don't understand their true value. Let's dispel the myths. (08/18)If Frankenstein Was A Blogger by Sarah SchwabAs writers who are building an online platform, we are a bit like Viktor Frankenstein building his "monster." My daughter is reading Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" in her seventh grade English class, and it got me thinking. Every blog article is sort of like a single part of the body - an ear, a nose, a finger. Each one has an important purpose, contributing to the whole. But individually, they are limited in their functionality. (10/18)How To Embrace Frustration As The Key To Creativity by Tony FahkryFrustration is the foundation to creativity and the birthplace of new insights. You may try to ignore the struggle that frustration throws up, though if embraced, the battle allows you to form a new relationship with the creative process. (11/18)Free Online Publishing: Advanced Tips by Rob HillmanFree online publishing mediums such as Amazon Kindle can be a great means for making money online. It is all about making the most out of the medium to earn the most money from your investment. Here are some helpful tips that you can use to publish books that sell and make money on the process. (12/18)What I've Learned From Over 50 Years of Writing by Dan LangerockWe can all learn from each other. If you want to excel at something you must want to progress and keep improving and growing. Just think what would have happened if you had remained in third grade all during your time at school? How much you would have missed out on during your life? (03/19)More Interesting Dialogue by Tedric GarrisonThere is a war of words going on in the writer's world. Some contend when it comes to an effective dialogue tag "he said" or "she said" is all you need. They argue the word "said" is invisible to the reader... (04/19)